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Open Rank Professor in Microbiome Research

Position Number: 6701428
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Health - Nutrition & Dietetics

Open Rank Professor in Microbiome Research

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenured/tenure-track position to begin September 1, 2026. This position is for a tenure-track open rank in metabolic and/or neurological diseases (obesity, cardiometabolic diseases, age-related diseases) with expertise in dietary (dietary patterns, bioactive compounds, precision nutrition) and/or exercise interventions and the impact of these interventions related to nutrigenomics and the microbiome. Websites: TTUs website is http://www.ttu.edu/, and the departments website is http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ksm/.

Position Description
The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenured/tenure-track position to begin September 1, 2026. This position is for a tenure-track open rank in metabolic and/or neurological diseases (obesity, cardiometabolic diseases, age-related diseases) with expertise in dietary (dietary patterns, bioactive compounds, precision nutrition) and/or exercise interventions and the impact of these interventions related to nutrigenomics and the microbiome. Websites: TTU's website is http://www.ttu.edu/, and the department's website is http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ksm/.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management, you will be expected to:

Contribute to the teaching mission of the department.
Mentor graduate students.
Develop a record of peer-reviewed/funded research.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Required Qualifications

An earned (no later than August 31, 2026) doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Nutrition, or a relevant health or biomedical area.
Knowledge and skills to analyze metabolites (metabolomics), and/or intestinal physiology.
Demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain an externally funded research program.
Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research.
Contribute to the teaching and research mission of the department and university.
Mentor graduate students.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Applicants with funded programs will be given top consideration for this position.
Experience/knowledge in the interplay between the immune system and host organ functions in response to challenges including diet, exercise, other environmental factors, exposure to pathogens, the commensal microbiome, or to immune-activation and inflammation related to the development of diet-related metabolic diseases are preferred qualifications. Positions will come with a highly competitive start-up package and salary commensurate with candidate experience, rank, and funding.
Experience developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Experience developing and teaching online courses in one or more areas of kinesiology.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:

Curriculum vitae.
Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications above.
Research statement that includes your research agenda that outlines milestones and plan for securing external funding.
Teaching statement that includes your experience teaching at the college level, teaching philosophy, and a list of preferred courses you could teach in our graduate and undergraduate kinesiology programs.
Contact information (email and telephone) of three professional references.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Grant Tinsley, Search Committee Chair, at 806-834-5895 or via email at grant.tinsley@ttu.edu.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.